This trip represented the heaven and hell of package tours: Yes, I got to see some of the greatest sights of the ancient world, but those sights were often seen on the hoof, amidst the herd of tourists being shepherded by barking tour guides. I … Read More →
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Naillac Gate, Rhodes, Greece
I was disappointed when our boat was stalled in Rhodes due to a storm on the Mediterranean. Having explored the tourist-heavy old town already, I didn’t see much to inspire a second day of sightseeing. But when the storm cleared, the city’s ancient walls and … Read More →
Acropolis, Athens, Greece
The grand and imposing façade of the Parthenon has been impressing and intimidating visitors for millennia, but the other temples on the Acropolis have been getting short shrift for just as long. This ruined colonnade stood behind the Old Temple of Athena, whose enclosed portico … Read More →